TEGNA Acquires Locked On Podcast Network
January 27, 2021
TEGNA Inc. acquired Locked On Podcast Network, a national sports podcast network producing daily local team-centric shows and league-wide programs. The acquisition expands TEGNA's podcast and digital sports footprint and will have Locked On operate as a standalone business within TEGNA; financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- TEGNA Inc.
- Targets
- Locked On Podcast Network
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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